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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-29 Council (Regular) MinutesCounty of Newell No. 4 Council Meeting September 29, 1988 The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at Brooks, Alberta on Thursday, September 29, 1988 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Members Present Reeve Councillors Administrator F. Workes V. Fabian K. Conners L. Nelson K. Bulger F. Regehr B. Scheuerman M. Douglass W. Wells D. James Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Conners that we excuse Councillor Wallace from this meeting. Carried. 1. Minutes Minutes of the Public Hearing of September 15, 1988 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we adopt these minutes as circulated. Carried. 2. Minutes Minutes of the Council Meeting of September 15, 1988 were presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we adopt these minutes as circulated and amended. Carried. 3. Business from Minutes 3- Burning By-law (1 This item remained tabled.. ~~~ 10-3 Road Allowance Obstruction Polic T Moved by Councillor Fabian that we lift this item from the table. Carried. After further discussion on this proposed policy, it was moved by Councillor Douglass that we table this policy for further information. Carried. 5-7 Wash Bay The P.W. Supervisor presented more information to the Council in regard to the proposed wash bay. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that we approve the central yard location for this proposed wash bay subject to further information being received as to Town regulations and any other regulations required for construction of this building. Carried. 7(b) Meidinger Bus Lines - E.I.D. Bridge No reply. Page 94 Sept. 29/88 8-3 Hamlet Water & Sewer Line Maps The Administrator advised that the cost of locating these lines would be very expensive and that any costs incurred for locating and designing these lines on a map would be charged back to the individual hamlets. No further action was taken on this matter. 8-5 A.M. Alcock, Tilley - Unsightly Premises A further report was given on this item and it was moved by Councillor Conners that we table this item until the next Council Meeting. Carried. 9-1 Patricia Lots - Clean-up Further information 'was presented to Council from the Treasury Branch, owner of these lots. Moved by Councillor Nelson that we obtain a cost for the clean-up and cutting of these lots before further action is taken. Carried. Councillor Conners is to check this item with any contractors in the Patricia area. 12-4 West Duchess Cemetery Councillor Scheuerman reported further on this item. 12-5 Scandia Water Meter The Administrator advised that this meter is now installed and the grants have been applied for. 4. Correspondence 1. Alberta Transportation - S.R. 535 Letter from Alberta Transportation advising of funding on f~ S.R. 535 was presented to Council for information. 2. Provincial Planning Board - Conference Information on this Conference was presented to Council with no further action being taken. 3. Medicine Hat Regional Hospital - Bar XH Air Ambulance Copy of a letter from the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital regarding their air ambulance system was presented to Council for information. 4. PanCanadian - Texas Gate By-law 972-88 Application from PanCanadian for the installation of a texas gate in LSD 4-3-15-15-4 was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Nelson that By-law 972-88, being a By-law to approve the installation of texas gate in LSD 4-3-15- 15-4 by PanCanadian, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 972-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that consent of Council be given for third and final reading of By-law 972-88. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 972-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. Page 95 Sept. 29/88 5. Duchess Christian School - School Zone - By-law Letter from Fred Barg, School Board Chairman for the Duchess Christian School, requesting that the County install a school zone area past their school which is adjacent to S.R. 544, was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve the request, in principle, and that we draft up the necessary By-law for presentation back to Council for approval. Carried. 6. Rolling Hills Community Hall - Gravel Request from the Rolling Hills Community Hall for 200 yards of crushed gravel for the Hall was presented. Moved by Councillor Regehr that we approve this request. Carried. 7. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit - Water Reports Water reports from Scandia, Rainier, Rolling Hills and Patricia were presented to Council. 8. Brooks & District Ambulance Budget A copy of the June 30th budget was presented to Council for information. 9. Career Development & Employment - P.E.P. Information was presented to Council on this Program and ordered filed. 10. Victory Church of Brooks - Road Approach Application for a road approach in SE 8-19-14-4 was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this road approach subject to them paying all costs. Carried. 1 ~ 11. Brooks Golf Club - Request for Donation Letter from the Brooks Golf Club requesting a donation for the '~ proposed extension to the golf course was presented to Council. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Conners that we advise them that this request will be turned over to the Tourism Program and reviewed when the County Tourism Project is developed. Carried. 5. Delegation 1. Duchess Golf Course Delegation from the Duchess Recreation & Cultural Committee met with Council to discuss further actions and proposal on the Duchess Golf Course in NE 32-20-14-4. Following their presentation, Council recessed for lunch. Excused from Meeting Moved by Councillor Regehr that she be excused from the meeting after lunch. Carried. Following the return to the meeting, discussion took place in regard to the proposed Duchess Golf Course. Moved by Councillor Douglass that Council handle all of the transactions of offers, etc. with Mr. Endersby regarding the purchase of this parcel of land, being NE 32-20-14-4, subject to the release of the listing by the vendor with Eagle Realty. Moved by Councillor Scheuerman that he be excused from voting on this motion. Carried. Vote on the motion - Carried. Page 46 Sept. 29/88 Moved by Councillor Conners that we offer $51,000.00 to Mr. Endersby for this property and that he retain the well site revenue. Vote on the motion - Lost. Moved by Councillor Wells that we authorize the Administrator to proceed with negotions with the vendor, Mr. John G. Endersby, and that an offer of $50,000.00 be made on the land without the well site revenue, or up to $60,000.00 with the well site revenue included. The following conditions must also be met: that the purchaser obtain a satisfactory Water Use Agreement with the Eastern Irrigation District; the purchaser must obtain the proper land use designation through the Municipal Planning Commission; the two buildings on the property, the power take-off pump and the old steel float remain with the property with the 'as is' condition; and that the offer contain a statement of possession date. Carried. Correspondence (Cont'd.) 12. Hamlet of Patricia Letter from Sharon Tiffin, of Patricia, concerning dogs running at large, was presented to Council. After discussion, the Administrator was instructed to send a letter to Mrs. Tiffin, acknowledging her letter and advise that we are investigating the matter. 6. Treasurer's Report The Treasurer's Report to August 31, 1988 was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Conners that we accept this report. Carried. 7 } ~,.; Committee Reports Municipal No report. Board of Education Councillor Fabian gave this report. A.S.B. No report. Brooks Hospital & Nursing Home Councillor Workes gave this report. Bassano Hospital No report. Moved by Councillor Bulger that we appoint Walt Christensen to the Bassano Hospital Board to complete the term of office until the October 13th Organizational Meeting. Carried. Southeastern Alberta Health Unit No report. Page 97 Sept. 29/88 Agricultural Development Corporation No report. /'~,~/ Sr. Citizens' Home No report. S.E.A.R.P.C. No report. Airport Commission Councillor Wells gave this report. Disaster Services Councillor Scheuerman gave this report. Municipal Library Councillor Douglass gave this report. Shop Committee No report. M.P.C. No report. Other Business 1. Dave Wipf - Sick Leave The Administrator reported on this item. 2. Transfer of Funds from Hardsurface Account Moved by Councillor Conners that we approve the transfer of $2715.60 from the Hardsurface Account for expenses made on S.R. 873, Division 8. Carried. 3. Office Heating & Air Conditionin~Review The Administrator reported on this item. Moved by Councillor Douglass that we include this up-grading work to the system in 1989. Carried. 4. Meeting Dates A review was made of Council Meeting dates for the balance of the year. 9. Form A's The following Form A's were presented to Council for approval: Div. 1 - Local Roads Gravel - $8,100.00; Div. 2 - Secondary Roads Gravel - $13,500.00; Div. 3 - Local Roads Gravel - $8,100.00; Div. 3 - Secondary Roads Gravel - $16,200.00; Div. 4 - Local Roads Gravel - $16,200.00; Div. 5 - Local Roads Gravel - $8,100.00; Div. 10 - Local Roads Gravel - $2,100.00; and Div. 6 - Local Roads Gravel - $4,500.00. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we approve this Form A's. Carried. 10. Road Agreements There were no Road Agreements. Page 98 Sept. 29/88 11. Post Agenda Items 1. Thank You - Town of Brooks Moved by Councillor Nelson that a Thank You letter be sent to the Town of Brooks for inviting the County to the Sunday afternoon reception with some of the Provincial Ministers. Carried. 2. Alberta Transportation Moved by Councillor Nelson that we approve the sale of 2000 yards of crushed gravel from the Bow City pit to Alberta Transportation Carried. 12. In Camera Moved by Councillor Conners that we move into camera. Carried. Moved by Councillor Wells that we move out of camera. Carried. Other Business (Cont'd.) 5. Taxes - Lot 2 Block 2 Plan Scandia 7188389 The Administrator read a letter from Gordon, Smith & McCrimmon re: taxes on this property. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Bulger that we cancel the taxes on this property in the amount of $36-i~0~ and that this amount be charged back ~~~'" G a to the Scandia Water ~ ewer Operating Account. Carried. / la/ . L~ 6. Lutes, Shantz & Bell - Carl & Sherryn Kern Letter from Lutes, Shantz & Bell re: transfer of title on this property was presented to Council along with a request for consent to release the outstanding taxes with the transfer. After discussion, it was moved by Councillor Wells that the request be refused. Carried. 7. By-law 973-88 Moved by Councillor Conners that By-law 973-88, being a By-law to set the water & sewer maintenance tax and operating costs within the Hamlet of Patricia, receive first reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Wells that By-law 973-88 receive second reading. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Conners that consent of Council be given ~~~~: a for third and final reading of By-law 973-88. Carried Unanimously. Moved by Councillor Douglass that By-law 973-88 receive third and final reading. Carried Unanimously. 13. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. -~ REEVE 6 C4 TY AD NISTRATOR Page 99 Sept. 29/88